PhD / MPhil / MD Computational Biology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Computational biology research at Liverpool harnesses data-driven approaches to uncover biological and clinical insights. Integrating bioinformatics, statistics and functional data interpretation provides insights to advance understanding of molecular mechanisms of direct relevance to complex biological systems in health and disease. The Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) was established to integrate cutting-edge and clinical research across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include Biomarker discovery; Bioinformatics; Biochemistry; Enzymology; Biotechnology; Chemical biology; Multiomics; Systems biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll normally be expected to hold both: A UK honours degree, or overseas equivalent, at 2:1 or above, in a relevant subject A UK master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 32,200 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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